Riff Tone
The Sermon
Mors Subita
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown, likely modern superstrat-style 6-string (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown, likely high-gain modern amp (e.g., Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or ENGL), but not confirmed for this recording
PickupsLikely active humbuckers (EMG 81/85 or similar), but not confirmed for this recording
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
No direct source confirms the exact guitar, pickups, or amp for the studio recording of 'The Sermon' riff. Band member Mika Lammassaari is known for using modern high-gain amps and active pickups in other contexts, but no evidence ties a specific model to this track. Studio recording, released 2011.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationmodern and polishedfast attackclear low endminimal ambiencefocused and punchy
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking and tight palm muting at high speed, with complex rhythm changes typical of modern melodic death metal.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown, likely modern superstrat-style 6-string (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown, likely high-gain modern amp (e.g., Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or ENGL), but not confirmed for this recording
PickupsLikely active humbuckers (EMG 81/85 or similar), but not confirmed for this recording
Amp Settings
gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
No direct source confirms the exact guitar, pickups, or amp for the studio recording of 'The Sermon' riff. Band member Mika Lammassaari is known for using modern high-gain amps and active pickups in other contexts, but no evidence ties a specific model to this track. Studio recording, released 2011.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate note separationmodern and polishedfast attackclear low endminimal ambiencefocused and punchy
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking and tight palm muting at high speed, with complex rhythm changes typical of modern melodic death metal.